Nerdhat

Across the spectrum of arts and entertainment, from fine art films to our favorite graphic novel, we share creative experiences which electrify our inner nerd, engage our nostalgia, or enliven our mildly inappropriate humor.

This is Nerdhat.

Podcasting since 2022 • 166 episodes

Nerdhat

Latest Episodes

RiverRun for Kids! (w/Keith Cantrell)

Each year the RiverRun International Film Festival features special screenings for the whole family to enjoy. This year Richard took all four of his junior Nerdhatters to experience the "Films with Class: Elementary School" screening at the Rey...

May 12, 2026 • Season 7 • 1:05:24

RiverRun, 2026, Bonus: "Hotline" (w/Ricki Stern & Jesse Sweet)

"Fentanyl overdose is the number one cause of death for 18–44-year-olds. Fentanyl can be as inexpensive as a cigarette and more than 100 times more powerful than morphine. As overdose rates rise and stigma persists, THE HOTLINE is not jus...

May 04, 2026 • Season 7 • 37:20

RiverRun 2026, Part 3: "Over Your Dead Body" (w/Keith Jardine)

The dark comedy thriller "Over Your Dead Body" was the Centerpiece screening at the 2026 RiverRun International Film Festival. We had a chance to sit down with actor Keith Jardine, who plays Todd in the film, to talk about his experience workin...

May 04, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 8 • 52:35

RiverRun 2026, Part 2: Writer-Director Will Thwaites

On day 2 of the RiverRun International Film Festival, we sat down with filmmaker @willthwaites to discuss the documentary film @crimeandparody which he wrote, directed, filmed, and co-edited. "Crime + Parody" begins with an account of Anthony N...

April 20, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 7 • 48:54

Bonus: Catching up with Timothy Michael Cooper

Timothy Cooper reached out to us leading up to last year's RiverRun International Film Festival. He was our first official interview. This past week he came back on the podcast to share how "Knead," the short film he wrote and directed and whic...

April 13, 2026 • Season 7 • 18:37